How to pronounce misconception
Say it like mih-skun-SEP-shun. Misconception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
- mih
- skun
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconception pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- skunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misconception
American and British speakers say misconception in essentially the same way: /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/ in the US and /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-skun-SEP-shun.
What does misconception mean?
- A mistaken belief, a wrong idea.“There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.”
Where does misconception come from?
From mis- + conception.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with misconception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misconception.
- exception
- reception
- perception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misperception
- preconception
- proprioception
Questions about saying misconception
How do you pronounce misconception?
Say mih-skun-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/. In British English it is /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconception?
Misconception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: mih · skun · SEP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say misconception the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/ and the British form is /mɪskənˈsɛpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.